The Faculty of Applied Sciences of the University of Sri

Jayewardenepura was established almost fifty years ago

and enjoys the distinction of being the second oldest

Faculty of the University.

Even though it was first established as a Faculty of Science,

it pursued a path somewhat unconventional to such a

faculty implementing many new and revolutionary ideas.

Replacing traditional Applied Mathematics with Statistics,

introducing courses covering applied aspects of Science

such as Fisheries Biology, Forestry, Food Science, Polymer

Science, Electronics and Geophysics into its curriculum and

opening the gates of Physics and Mathematics

Departments to Bioscience students were some of the

innovations implemented during its formative stages.

Most of these innovations have now been emulated by

many well established faculties of science of the country

providing a living testimony to the prudence of the stand

taken by us almost half a century ago. Our attempts to

produce a Faculty of Science suitable to a developing

country such as Sri Lanka received the official recognition

when the Faculty of Science of the University of Sri

Jayewardenepura (then Vidyodaya Campus of the

University of Sri Lanka) was converted to the first Faculty

of Applied Sciences of the country in 1973 by the University

of Ceylon Act No. 1 of 1972.

Today almost after fifty years of its establishment the

faculty has grown and blossomed into the flagship Faculty

of Applied Sciences of our country with nine academic

departments and a student population exceeding 1200.

Further, it is blessed with a conglomeration of highly

qualified academic staff

Comprising of nearly a hundred members, some of whom

have won recognition as leading scientists in the country in

their specialized areas and have received many accolades

from the state and other prestigious scientific bodies.

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Over the years the faculty has developed a research

intensive culture and a strong flair for postgraduate

education.

At present the faculty conducts ten Msc courses and several

MPhil and PhD programmes in various specialized

disciplines.

All the postgraduate activities are administered by the

newly established Faculty of Graduate Studies of the

University.

In addition to the academic activities conducted within the

university premises we provide an opportunity for students

to expose themselves to the industrial and research

environment of the country through industrial placements,

work shadowing, field trips etc. This has paid good

dividends in terms of students getting familiarized with the

work culture, ethics and expectations and its vicissitudes.

The faculty is proud that many of its past students are

holding important positions in academia, government

institutions and in the industry contributing immensely

towards the development of the country.

We are very much hopeful that the studentswho entered the

Faculty of Applied Sciences this year too would excel in

their academic and other pursuits and make their

contribution to society as proud graduates of the

University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Professor Sudantha LiyanageDean - Faculty of Applied Sciences

You are now a privileged student of the prestigious Faculty of Applied Sciences in this

esteemed university. As your Dean, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you at this

important juncture of your lives, where you take a decisive step towards your future.

The Faculty of Applied Sciences has indeed come a long way since its inception in the

early 60s. The greatest strength we have is our integrated curriculum. The

applicability and practicality of our courses provide the students with the necessary

skills to face their future with confidence. We, in the faculty, believe in application. We

choose to differ from the conventional methods and that has become our greatest

strength.

In addition, the quality of our teaching is of the highest calibre as more than 75% of

the staff are Ph.D. and Postgraduate Degree holders, from universities around the

world and the expertise, skill and knowledge they offer are truly note worthy.

As the first Alumni Dean of the faculty, I take my task seriously and my ultimate goal

is to make our faculty the best Faculty of Science in the Sri Lankan university system.

To achieve this goal, we have structured a long term plan spanning over the next ten

years during which we will accomplish our target. Already the student intake has

increased to over 500 from the 2010/2011 academic year, the infrastructure of the

faculty has been upgraded with the renovation of all lecture halls and departmental

buildings and the opening of 4 - floors a new 7-floor faculty complex worth 360

million rupees. We have also introduced new subjects to the faculty such as Biology

Information Communication Technology; Sports Science and Management.

It is common knowledge that The foundation of every state is the education of its

youth". The Faculty of Applied Sciences strives to accomplish the successful

education of youth. We, as facilitators, offer you the opportunity to achieve your

goals. Make the best of the resources made available to you. On behalf of the faculty, I

welcome you all. I wish you success.

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Sampath Amaratunge

It is with great pleasure that I write this message for the Academic Prospectus of the

Faculty of Applied Sciences of our university. I am well aware that the Faculty of

Applied Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is a set of excellence in the

field of science, and caters to the needs of the country by producing scientists who

collectively work for the betterment of its countrymen. The university is proud of the

high class research carried out at the Faculty of Applied Sciences as well as of its

academic staff members among whom are world class scientists.

It is noteworthy that the Faculty of Applied Sciences has introduced new degree

programmes to meet the requirements of the country, while maintaining the high

standards of the existing degree programmes. The academic and non-academic

staff members, as well as the students, are seen to work collectively to strive towards

the many achievements of the faculty. Therefore, as the Vice-Chancellor of the

university I am extremely proud of the performance of the Faculty of Applied

Sciences.

We have witnessed immense development of the infrastructure facilities of the

faculty to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning for its students. The faculty

boasts of many initiatives to make it one of the best seats of learning science in the

country.

I wish all the new entrants the very best of luck in their academic and extra-

curricular activities during their tenure in this university and hope that all of them

would be able to become first class scientists who will be a great strength to our

mother country.

The Faculty of Applied Sciences of the

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

is committed to excellence in

teaching, research and in enriching

its students in many facets of life.

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Applied Physics

Applied physics is the application of the

fundamental laws of physics to develop

new technologies for a better future

Offered by the

Department of Physics

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Offered by the

Department of ZoologyAquatic Resource Management is

a multi- disciplinary field of study

pertaining to the planning,

development and sustainable

utilization of aquatic resources.

Aquatic Resources Management

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Biology

Offered jointly by the Departments

of Botany and Zoology

Biology is a fundamental and applied science

which is centered on the structure, function,

interactions, evolution and

taxonomy of biological organisms.

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Chemistry is a branch of natural science

that deals with properties of molecules,

their chemical reaction sand laws that

describe molecular interactions.

Chemistry is a central science and has

interactions with many other subjects.

Chemistry

Offered by the

Department of Chemistry

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Computer ScienceOffered by the Department of

Computer Science Computer science deals with an

integral part of modern society

which drives the advances of other

disciplines at an exponential rate.

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Economics

Economics is the science thatanalyzes the production,

distribution, and consumption ofGoods and services.

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Applied Sciences

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Environmental Management

and ForestryOffered by the Department of

Forestry and Environmental ScienceEnvironment Management involves making the

environment healthier by protecting the environment

and related Resources and promoting

sound ecology and management practices.

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Food Science and TechnologyOffered by the Department of

Food Science and Technology

Food Science is the study of physical, biological and

chemical components of food and the concepts of food

processing. Food Technology is the application of the

above for preservation and safe use of food.

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Information and

Communication Technology Offered by the Department of

Computer ScienceInformation and Communication Technology stresses on

unified communication and integrating telecommunication

devices, computers and software, all of which allow users

to access, store, transmit and manipulate information.

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Management ScienceOffered by the

Department of Mathematics

Management Science involvesdeveloping and applying models

and concepts to understandand solve managerial problems.

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MathematicsOffered by the

Department of MathematicsMathematics is the backbone of modern science

and is an efficient source of useful concepts

and tools that are used to understand reality.

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MicrobiologyOffered by the

Department of BotanyMicrobiology is an applied science that

investigates and harnesses the industrial potential

of microscopic organisms for a wide-spectrum

of beneficial applications in agriculture,

medicine and related fields such as the

environment and food industry.

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Plant BiotechnologyOffered by the

Department of Botany

Plant Biotechnology is an applied science

that is centered on harnessing benefical

genes from plants to produce a host

of helpful functions for human well-being.

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Plant Biology Offered by the

Department of BotanyPlant Biology is both a fundamental

and applied science dealing with the

structure, function, interactions,

environment, evolution and

taxonomy of plants.

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Physics

Offered by theDepartment of Physics

Physics is a creative activity of human mind.

Studying Physics provides you with a delightful

and a rewarding experience that will make you

suitable for any future career.

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Polymer Science and Technology

Polymer science is a blend of organic chemistry, physical

chemistry, material physics, statistical mathematics, and

inorganic chemistry. Polymer Technology is a combination of

polymer science, some aspects of chemical engineering,

rheology, and reactor designing for polymerization, mechanical

aspects and mould designing. Its interdisciplinary nature makes

it a fascinating and challengeable subject.

Offered by the Department of Chemistry

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Sports Science and Management

Sports Science is a discipline that studies the

application of scientific principles and techniques

with the aim of improving sporting performance.

Offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences in collaboration with

Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of

Management Studies and Commerce, Faculty of Medical Sciences,

Physical Education Centre, University of Sri Jayawardenepura

And Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute.

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StatisticsOffered by the

Department of Statistics

Statistics is the study of collecting, analysing,

interpreting and presenting data.

Statistical thinking will one day beas necessary for efficient citizenship

as the ability to read and write.

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Zoology

Zoology is a branch of biology that is centered

on the study of the structure, function, evolution,

interactions, nutrition, environment and taxonomy

of the fauna of earth - the animal kingdom

Offered by the

Department of Zoology

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Courses offered by the

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Courses offered by the

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B.Sc. (Honours) Degree in

Applied Sciences (Four-year

Extended Degree Programme)

The B.Sc.(Honours) Degree in Applied Sciences prepares

students to be performance oriented to meet current

global standards as well as to contribute to the socio-

economic development of the country by combining

academic excellence with practical experience.

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